Exploration Through Visual Art: Ego-Identity Development Among Hispanic American Adolescents
Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: Dr. Hyeyong Bang, AdvisorCommunity-based art practices connect the artist with the community, promoting an awakened society of people, capable of creating aesthetically pleasing artwork as well as positive social change (Congdon, 2004).The purpose of this case study was to explore how the environment and identity-themed visual art projects influence the ego-identity development of Hispanic American adolescents.Nine adolescents (between 12-14 years old) who were enrolled in a community-based art program participated in this study.The findings of this study indicates that this community-based art program and identity-themed projects provided the Hispanic American youth in this study with artistic competencies, which lead to the ability to express their uniqueness and to develop coping mechanisms through art.Along with this, the Hispanic American youth in this study articulated an increase in self-esteem, due in large part to the afforded recognition felt within the community.In addition, a sense of affiliation and support, coming mostly from their peers and the staff and volunteers at the program, enriched the creative growth and provided the necessary encouragement for positive youth development.iii DEDICATION To all youth involved in this study: Continue to creatively express and share your story.My deepest appreciation goes to the staff, volunteers and youth involved in the Youth Art Community.I am grateful for the internship experience and the opportunity to use YAC as a site for data collection.Your support made this possible.I acknowledge my committee members for their guidance through this process.To my advisor, Dr. Bang, thank you for helpful
Author: Keelie Suzann Webb
Institution: Bowling Green State University
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2602064252